Self-Guided Search

The Guided Search helps you find long term services and supports in your area. A set of questions will help you identify services and supports that may meet your needs.
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The Category Search is arranged by topic. Click on a category in the menu below to learn more about it. Use the location bar above to find providers of these services in your area.
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Food

What are Food, Meals and Nutrition Programs?
These programs help meet basic nutritional needs for people with limited resources.
What services are generally offered?
• Nutrition Program for the Elderly provides meals to people 60 years old or older. The program also provides nutrition education and nutrition counseling. Spouses of any age and dependents with disabilities may also use the program. Home delivered meals may be available to those that meet certain criteria.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program helps low income, eligible individuals, families and seniors pay for food. SNAP issues monthly benefits through an electronic benefit card, similar to a debit or credit card. Also called food stamps.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides food, milk, juice, formula, and other items to low income pregnant or breast-feeding women and infants and children up to age five. It also provides breastfeeding support. You must meet certain income and health criteria to qualify.
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides free food to older adults, aged 60 and over. The program is available on Long Island and part of New York City. The program also serves some women who are not eligible for SNAP or the WIC program.
• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides a one-time twenty dollar benefit to be used at Farmers markets between July and November. You must be 60 or older and income eligible.
How do I find out about food or nutrition programs?
Search for services on the HOME tab or call your local NY Connects program for more information.